Find meaningful work and help shape the future of Victoria with a career in the Victorian public sector.

The public sector advertises roles for over 200 occupations across industries including public health to law enforcement, education, infrastructure, transport and the environment.

Employee benefits

The public sector offers a range of benefits to support your career, well-being and work-life balance. These may vary depending on your role and where you work.

Employee benefits include:

fair merit-based selection
workplace adjustments
flexible working arrangements
fair salary with superannuation contributions and salary sacrificing options
structured progression and professional development opportunities
employee assistance programs with free and confidential counselling and coaching
generous and comprehensive leave including 4 weeks of annual leave and long service, parental, cultural, training and study leave.

Grade classifications and salaries

All jobs advertised on Careers Victoria include details about the grade classification, salary and benefits of the role.

In the Victorian public sector, grade classifications range from entry-level roles to executive roles. Each grade classification has a salary range or band that defines the minimum and maximum salaries.

For example, the Victorian Public Service (VPS) classification system uses grades from VPS1 to VPS7.

Grade classifications are based on:

core capabilities and responsibilities
required qualifications or experience
impact on the organisation.

Enterprise agreements

All grade classifications and salaries are determined by an enterprise agreement.

Enterprise Agreements (EAs) are legal agreements made between an employer and a group of employees or representatives, such as a union.

They outline employment terms and conditions including:

salary range
hours of work
leave entitlements.

Victorian public sector enterprise agreements:

Victorian Public Service Enterprise Agreement 2024
Fair Work Commission Enterprise Agreements for other public sector organisations.

Our commitment to diversity and inclusion

We’re committed to creating a workforce where everyone feels safe, supported and able to progress in their careers. We recognise that diversity in our workforce strengthens our work in the community.

We actively encourage applications from:

First Peoples
people with disability
people who are lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans and gender diverse, intersex or queer (LGBQTIA+)
culturally and linguistically diverse individuals.

We're proud to provide a respectful and inclusive environment that embraces the unique perspectives and contributions of all individuals.

If you need any adjustments during the recruitment process, reach out to the contact person listed on your job application. They can support you through the recruitment process.

Strategies and action plans that support our commitment

Why work for Victoria

Share this